"I had been buying lottery tickets weekly without winning, and I planned to stop after this last purchase."
As interest grows in the winning numbers for the 324th Pension Lottery 720+ on July 16, the story of a winner from the 274th draw, who won 1st place (1 ticket) and 2nd place (4 tickets), is gaining attention.
In a post on the Donghaeng Lottery winners' board last August, the winner shared, "I had been buying lottery tickets weekly without winning, and I was thinking of quitting after this last purchase. I thought, 'Since this is my last ticket, why not try the pension lottery as well?' and bought a set of lotto and pension lottery tickets."
The winner continued, "A few days later, I checked the results with the QR code in my room, and I couldn't believe my eyes. I thought I was seeing things, so I ran to my parents' room to double-check, and we all shared the joy of discovering I had won both 1st and 2nd places. The first thought that came to my mind was, 'Finally, I can repay my parents.'"
He expressed, "I had many worries about tuition for the future, but I feel good knowing I can resolve that with the winnings. Recently, I prayed earnestly at church for my future, and it seems that my heartfelt wishes led to this unexpected fortune, which I find both amazing and grateful."
When asked about a memorable dream, the winner, who purchased the lottery ticket at a store in Jeju City, replied, "I dreamed of saving people who were drowning."
In response to a question about which lottery he usually buys, he said, "I mostly buy lotto tickets and this was my first time purchasing a pension lottery ticket."
Regarding plans for the winnings, he stated, "I plan to use it for tuition."
Meanwhile, the winning numbers for the 324th Pension Lottery 720+ will be available after 7:05 PM today (July 16).
* This article has been translated by AI.
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